genipap
noun
- the brown, edible fruit of a tropical American tree (Genipa americana) of the madder family
- the tree itself
See genipap in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(jĕnˈə-păpˌ)
noun In both senses also called
genip,
marmalade box.
- A tropical American evergreen tree (Genipa americana) having yellowish-white flowers and edible fruits used in preserves or drinks. The fruits yield dark blue dye that is used extensively as a body paint by Indians of tropical America.
- The reddish-brown fruit of this plant.